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   stiff

   /stɪf/

   adjective

   • 1. not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid: "a stiff black collar" Similar rigidhardfirmhardenedinelasticnon-flexibleinflexibleungivingrare:impliableunmalleableOpposite flexibleplasticlimp
   • ▪ (of a semi-liquid substance) viscous; thick: "add wheat until the mixture is quite stiff"
   • ▪ not moving as freely as is usual or desirable; difficult to turn or operate: "a stiff drawer"
   • ▪ (of a person or part of the body) unable to move easily and without pain: "he was stiff from sitting on the desk" Similar achingachypainfularthriticrheumatictauttightinformal:creakyrheumatickyrustyarchaic:starkOpposite supplelimber
   • ▪ (of a person or their manner) not relaxed or friendly; constrained: "she greeted him with stiff politeness" Similar formalreservedunfriendlychillycoldfrigidicyaustereunrelaxedbrittlestand-offishwoodenforcedconstrainedstrainedstiltedprimpunctiliousstuffyinformal:starchyuptightOpposite relaxedinformal
   • 2. severe or strong: "they face stiff fines and a possible jail sentence" Similar harshseverehardpunitivepunishingstringentswingeingcripplingrigorousdrasticstrongheavydraconianOpposite lenientmild
   • ▪ (of a wind) blowing strongly: "a stiff breeze stirring the lake" Similar strongvigorouspowerfulbriskfreshgustyhowlingOpposite gentle
   • ▪ requiring strength or effort; difficult: "a long stiff climb up the bare hillside" Similar difficulthardarduoustoughstrenuouslaboriousuphillexactingdemandingformidablechallengingpunishingback-breakinggruellingHerculeantiringfatiguingexhaustinginformal:killinghellishknackeringarchaic:toilsomeOpposite easy
   • ▪ (of an alcoholic drink) strong: "a stiff measure of brandy" Similar strongpotentalcoholicspirituousintoxicantOpposite weak
   • 3. full of: informal "the place is stiff with alarm systems"
   • 4. having a specified unpleasant feeling to an extreme extent: informal "she was scared stiff"

   noun

   • 1. a dead body.
   • 2. a boring, conventional person: North American "ordinary working stiffs in respectable offices"
   • 3. a sports club's reserve team. British

   verb

   • 1. cheat (someone) out of something, especially money: North American "several workers were stiffed out of their pay"
   • ▪ fail to leave (someone) a tip.
   • 2. ignore (someone) deliberately; snub: North American "the stars are notorious for stiffing their hosts and sponsors at banquets"
   • 3. kill (someone): "I want to get those pigs who stiffed your doctor"
   • ▪ (of a commercial venture or product) be unsuccessful: "as soon as he began singing about the wife and kids, his albums stiffed"

   Word Origin Old Englishstīf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stijf.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stiffish adjective

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2. www.machinemfg.com › relationship-betweeStiffness vs Elastic Modulus: Difference Explained | MachineMFG

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   Jul 14, 2024 · The Elastic Modulus is a measure of a material’s resistance to elastic deformation. The higher its value, the greater the stress required to produce a certain amount of elastic deformation, meaning that the material is stiffer and experiences less elastic deformation under a given stress.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Young's_modulusYoung's modulus - Wikipedia

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   Jul 13, 2024 · Young's modulus is defined as the ratio of the stress (force per unit area) applied to the object and the resulting axial strain (displacement or deformation) in the linear elastic region of the material.

4. www.britannica.com › science › tensile-strengthTensile strength | Definition, Unit, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Tensile strength, maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched, divided by the original cross-sectional are of the material. Tensile strengths have dimensions of force per unit area, which are commonly expressed in units of pounds per square inch.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › as stiff as a boardAs stiff as a board Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   4 days ago · The meaning of AS STIFF AS A BOARD is very stiff. How to use as stiff as a board in a sentence.

6. blog.treasurie.com › glossary-fabric-names85 FABRIC NAMES, Types of Fabric A-Z (+Pictures) | TREASURIE

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   Jun 25, 2024 · This is a detailed guide of the best and most common fabric names in use today - an alphabetical listing of the best fabrics to choose from. Fabrics are integral to fashion, home decor, furniture, and countless everyday items. From soft, elegant silk to rugged burlap, fabric types give times unique appearances and uses. Table of Contents.

7. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › difference-between-hardWhat is the difference between hard, tough, strong and stiff ......

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   5 days ago · Properties like hardness, toughness, strength and the stiffness are mechanical properties of matter. These properties of materials define its behavior under applied forces. Strength is defined as the ability or the capacity of a material to withstand or support a load without a fracture.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 325876Muscle weakness: 15 causes and more - Medical News Today

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   6 days ago · Dermatomyositis: This is an inflammatory muscular disorder that can cause stiff, sore, and weakened muscles. Polymyositis: This usually causes weakness in the muscles near the body’s trunk, such...